I will be a wonderful mother.

A mother who radiates self-love and self-acceptance actually vaccinates her daughter against low self-esteem. - Naomi Watts

This quote is from today's Oprah episode about how low self-esteem, obsession with outer beauty and fear of being fat is affecting more and more girls at younger and younger ages.

I'm really excited by Ophrah's last few episodes. I'm still not happy with all of her make-up and find the right pair of jeans make-over shows... (see previous posts) ... but I'm positively beaming from this episode and the one featuring Pink (and Female Chauvenist Pigs - see previous post, then buy the book.)

I know I still struggle daily with self-esteem issues, but I am confident that I can raise my future daughter to live with confidence... and to raise my future son to see women as confident and valuable.